The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that outstanding allowances for the Super Eagles are currently being processed through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), assuring players and officials that disbursements will follow as soon as the banking cycle is completed.

The announcement comes amid concerns over a potential protest from players and coaching staff during the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, following delays in bonus payments for four tournament matches.

Despite the off-field distractions, Nigeria has excelled on the pitch. Under head coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles won all their group stage matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda, before advancing to the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16.

Tensions rose on Tuesday when respected Nigerian journalist Oluwashina Okeleji reported that players and staff were still awaiting their win bonuses for all four matches, warning that they could boycott training and delay travel to Marrakech for the quarter-final clash against Algeria.

“The squad will NOT train or travel on Thursday if this isn’t resolved,” Okeleji stated, evoking memories of previous administrative stand-offs that disrupted Nigeria’s international campaigns.

Shortly after, journalist Tobi Adepoju confirmed that payments had left the CBN and were en route to players’ and officials’ accounts, quoting an NFF source:

“The monies have been processed from CBN to individual banks. The players and officials will receive all their bonuses when the process is completed.”

Nigeria enters Saturday’s showdown as one of the tournament’s favourites, facing a traditional continental rival in Algeria for a place in the semi-finals. The Super Eagles, three-time AFCON champions, last lifted the trophy in 2013 and remain one of Africa’s most decorated footballing nations.

While administrative issues persist, fans will be hoping that the banking process concludes swiftly, allowing Chelle’s squad to focus entirely on football as they pursue a fourth AFCON crown.